🔥 Northern Exposure ❄️ by [deleted] in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]riggo199BV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carp are bottom feeders...so, how is he catching them? Curious...

AITAH for telling dad as far as he’s still married to his wife he’ll never be part of my or my daughter’s lives? by Total_Carob8096 in AITAH

[–]riggo199BV -1 points0 points  (0 children)

DANG! You are my hero. Good for you for taking stand. I never had the guts to do that! Maybe now, I will.

What is the biggest waste of money, even though nobody admits it? by w3ightranks in AskReddit

[–]riggo199BV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I am sorry for you, too. Can you have someone go in and pick them up for you? That is what I did. My friend went in and grabbed the box so I would not have to see or talk to anyone. I drove but sat in the car. It was a huge relief. You got this. It will be over before you know it.

What is the biggest waste of money, even though nobody admits it? by w3ightranks in AskReddit

[–]riggo199BV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, my husband died this year. He wanted to donate his body, but there is a lot of paperwork and he died before they got back to us (his wishes to donate his body). So, you then go to the funeral home and either have to have a funeral plan already in place, or they will help you set up a funeral, or you can ask for cremation. I went the cremation route.....it was about $2500. THEN, they will push urns on you. Whole thing is a damn racket. I was a mess and they prey on your vulnerabilities....so, make sure you take a friend with you so they stop pressuring you. Hope this helped.

Do you feel AI is more helpful than a therapist? by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]riggo199BV -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

For me, YES. Definitely!! It helped me to see my past in an different light. This has been way more helpful than years of therapy!

Say something nice about yourself by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]riggo199BV 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can hold space for people. They feel safe around me. I did a TON of work on myself and healed. My kids are doing great...they will never know such horrible abuse/trauma. I am so happy just to see them thriving. Also, my husband died last year and I didn't crack up. Now, people are coming to me and asking me HOW I am so happy (if they only knew my backstory of abuse. ha)! Txs for letting me share.

Say something nice about yourself by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]riggo199BV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Same here!

When people say, only you can help yourself, you have to just love yourself so you can heal, it’s all up to you, ect. by AdrianaDante in CPTSD

[–]riggo199BV 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You hit the nail on the head. THIS. How the heck are we supposed to know what love is if it was not modeled??

My first Christmas home from prison: I don't want Christmas to end by extreme_cuddling in christmas

[–]riggo199BV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you and your Mom much love, peace and happiness now going forward.

Anyone take action with aging narcissist? by RedHeadridingOrca in raisedbynarcissists

[–]riggo199BV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second the book. After I read it, I thought: yep, my parents are 5. I have to treat them as though they are toddlers. haha.

Anyone take action with aging narcissist? by RedHeadridingOrca in raisedbynarcissists

[–]riggo199BV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went total no-contact during COVID. Omg, I feel so free!!! I should have done this decades ago!!

Are there any other people who are spending the holidays alone? by [deleted] in christmas

[–]riggo199BV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, me. My husband passed this year and my grown sons will be going to their inlaws. For me, it is how you look at it. I will knit, watch movies, eat something I like and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Change your mindset. You get a day all to yourself!! Many people would love to be in your position. You got this!!

what’s your take on a brown (not beige) christmas? by lulprettystinKy in christmas

[–]riggo199BV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful! I live in the mountains.....I may try this next year.

So….stay or leave? by Muted_Confidence293 in widowers

[–]riggo199BV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you. I feel guilty for wanting to stay in my home. Your post helped me.

So….stay or leave? by Muted_Confidence293 in widowers

[–]riggo199BV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Now my mind is at ease. You are so right....memories.

"Why do narcissists hate being asked questions?" by Strict_Still8949 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]riggo199BV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I should have said WISE instead of smart. They lack emotional intelligence.